This week in our ongoing Meet the Maker series, we’re getting to know Kristen Skelton, the powerhouse behind the modern sewn goods line Milo and Molly. LBC: What inspired you to take the leap as an entrepreneur? Kristen: Having been an elementary school teacher for a half-dozen years, we made the decision that I was going…
The Dirty Little Secret Behind “About” Pages
Whenever I discover a new site, I immediately head to the “about” page, because I’m keen on connecting with the brand owner. And the statistics show that I’m not alone in that desire. Web gurus say that approximately 80% of all site visitors click through to the “about” page of a site. An apt analogy,…
Meet the Maker – Ryan & Amanda of FITZ Fabrications
This week in our ongoing Meet the Maker series, we’re getting to know Ryan and Amanda Fitzgerald, the designer and business maverick and maven behind the raw and repurposed wood and metal art line FITZ Fabrications. LBC: What inspired you to take the leap as an entrepreneur? Ryan + Amanda: We had belief in our product…
Meet the Maker – April of Everything Little Miss
This week in our ongoing Meet the Maker series, we’re getting to know April May, the designer and business maven behind the bright and fun stationery and gift line Everything Little Miss. LBC: What inspired you to take the leap as an entrepreneur? April: When I was laid off in January of 2009, I suddenly had a lot of time…
Lucky Break Isn’t Simply For Beauty Brands!
Since Lucky Break launched in late 2012, I’ve had the great privilege of working with a few hundred creative brands from all around the word, from San Francisco to Brooklyn and Sydney to Hong Kong. I launched my first company, a globally-inspired spa brand, in 2003 so I earned my stripes in the bath +…